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The art and sweetness of doing nothing

In Dutch, it’s "niksen"; in Danish, it’s "hygge." The Swedes call it "lagom," and in Italian, “dolce far niente” means “the sweetness of doing nothing.” By all accounts, the notion is vastly underrated. “Idleness is essential to an active life,” explains author Thomas Opping from betterhumans....

Competition is good at work – until it isn't

"There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend." - Katharine Butler Hathaway I read a story once about two shopkeepers who were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend the day keeping tabs on each other’s businesses. If...

Celebrating 100 years of Black History Month

This February, we celebrate a century of Black History Month. A hundred years ago, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a historian, journalist, and author, launched what he called “Negro History Week” in 1926. He chose February deliberately, aligning the week with the birthdays of two towering figures in...

Anti-Valentines Day guide for singles on DI, Cainhoy

Ah, Valentine’s Day – the holiday singles love to hate. Everything is aggressively pink, couples are holding hands a little tighter than usual, and every restaurant suddenly thinks a candle and a five-course-meal menu count as romance. For me, that’s just a Tuesday. But here’s the plot twist:...

How a 30-minute Money Date can strengthen your wallet

Daniel Island is a place where many of us have cultivated a life we love. We invest in our homes, our families, and our island lifestyle. Yet, for many couples, one area often remains a hidden source of stress: our finances. It’s not for lack of trying. Between school events, golf rounds,...

Still lost in Publix

I feel Norma Desmond’s pain. You may recall the aging movie actress in “Sunset Boulevard.” Like Norma, I used to consider myself “big,” a captain of industry – making global strategic decisions and mobilizing thousands of fellow workers. Then came retirement. I descended the corporate ladder to...

Winter is a great time for a Debt Snowball

Debt can often feel like a heavy blanket, stifling your ability to plan for the future or enjoy the present. If you’ve been looking for a way out, you’ve likely encountered the Debt Snowball method. Popularized by personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, this strategy isn't just about math – it’s...

Your time matters, and so does how you use it

Don’t wait. The time will never be just right. - Napoleon Hill After much anticipation and hype, here we are. Welcome to 2026! The rush of the holidays is in the rearview mirror, and credit card statements will soon arrive like the ghost of Christmas past. New Year's resolutions will...

Cents and Sensibility

New year, new budget spreadsheets. Or at least, new intentions. January has a funny way of making us stare a little harder at our bank accounts, credit card statements, and that vague promise to “get better with money this year.” Whether you’re pinching pennies, building savings, or just trying to...

Burdened with holiday debt? Snap back into a daily routine

The calendar rolling to a new year provides a great opportunity for reflection. Perhaps this is the year you finally quit your job and start your own business. Maybe you’re ready to lose the extra pounds you’ve been carrying around by eating better and exercising more often. That idea for a novel...